Chances are, your vehicle has contaminates on it right now. Break dust, tree sap, bird droppings, water spots, over spray, etc. are all examples of paint contaminants and over time, can penetrate into the pores the paint causing pitting, premature clear coat failure, and overall accelerate the degradation of the paint. Some may come off with the initial washing, but others may be too far trapped in the pores to come out without the use of physical or chemical decontamination.

The most effective method we use to decontaminate paint is to use a clay bar, which is designed to remove surface bonded contaminants on paint, metal, and glass. To clay bar a vehicle, we use a detailing clay, a microfiber towel, and a lubricating liquid in a spray bottle. After washing and drying your vehicle, we liberally spray an approximate 2’x2’ panel with the lubricating liquid. Then, we gently rub the clay back and forth across the paint to pick up any contaminants in the paint. At first, the clay will grab and seem to get stuck as we’re rubbing it back and forth. After a few passes, the contaminants will be lifted off the paint and into the clay, allowing the clay to easily glide across the surface. Finally, we wipe the spot clean with a microfiber towel, revealing paint that is clean and as smooth as glass. This process is repeated throughout the entire car.​ It is important to remove these contaminants before polishing your vehicle or applying a sealant, wax, or paint coating. Doing so will allow these products to better adhere to the paint, making them more effective and last longer.